Tag Archives: Cyber Attacks

Information security will remain top of mind for most executives throughout 2016. Not surprising, considering that cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated and collaborative. Steve Durbin, managing director of the Information Security Forum (ISF) notes, “As we move into 2016, attacks will continue to become more innovative and sophisticated. Unfortunately, while organizations are developing new security […]

Cybersecurity is similar to auto insurance. You pay your premium every month, with no expectation that you will actually use it. It’s peace of mind, but not something you really think about. Until recently, the same could be said for cybersecurity. In the early 2000’s, following 9/11, organizations had a keen interest in all things related to security. However, interest […]

Considering a move to the cloud? Before migrating your data and applications to HOSTING (we’d love to have you!) or another cloud service provider (CSP), understand the potential security benefits and risks associated with cloud computing. The HOSTING team of certified information security and compliance experts stands ready to answer any of your cloud security questions. In […]

It’s never too early to revisit your cyber security measures in anticipation of such major retail holidays as Black Friday and Cyber Monday. So the team at HOSTING has put together a pre-holiday cyber security checklist for you to ensure your organization and environment are fortified against potential threats.

How do you get your board involved in cloud security and ensure they support the investments needed for security? In our recent webinar, How to Spend Your Cloud Security Dollar, HOSTING product manager Tricia Pattee lists five cloud security mistakes that impact budgets, so you can begin the conversation.

According PWC’s 2015 Global State of Information Security Survey, the total number of security incidents detected climbed to 42.8 million this year, an increase of 48% from 2013. In our latest webinar, How to Spend Your Cloud Security Dollar, HOSTING product manager Tricia Pattee provided insights regarding today’s cyber threats and experts tips on how to get the most out of your cloud security investments.

The impact of recent cyberattacks and data breaches experienced by healthcare organizations is impacting individuals where it hurts the most – their wallets. HOSTING details the financial impact of PHI and medical identity theft on consumers.

For a healthcare CEO, the prospect of migrating to the cloud can be daunting, especially in light of recent cyberattacks in their industry. The latest HOSTING white paper, HIPAA Compliance: What Every CEO Needs to Know, provides healthcare CEOs with essential information on HIPAA compliant cloud hosting.

The recent wave of cyber attacks that marked the start of 2015 have technology executives opening their wallets. Seventy-five percent of technology executives expect their companies to spend 1 – 5% of their revenue on IT security over the next 12 months, according to the annual Technology Industry Business Outlook survey from KPMG, LLC.

A recent article in the Wall Street Journal reports that small businesses are increasingly turning to cloud-based solutions – a fundamental shift in how they acquire and use technology. Eighty-five percent of small businesses are planning to increase their investments in cloud-based software in the next five years. HOSTING breaks down the reasons why they are making the switch.